Howard Lothrop

Experienced Data Analyst and Product Owner Using Data to Support Teachers and Improve Literacy

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I’m Thankful After the Gifts are Gone

Sometimes it seems like the lead up into the holidays are bigger than the actual event. For me, the opposite is true.

After the gifts have been opened, meals shared, and stories told it’s time to reflect.

Like many…https://t.co/CQSy9Yaq5G

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I’m Thankful for the Christmas Story

An unwed mother, a long and difficult journey, homeless, and soon to be fleeing persecution into a new land.

It’s today’s headlines and it’s 2,000 years old.

Somehow, year after year I still expect us to have learne…https://t.co/1LO1t7wMoE

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I’m Thankful for Ukraine

In this season where we proclaim Peace on Earth, I’m most thankful for the people of Ukraine.

In the US, a land of plenty, it’s easy to overlook the struggle to survive and be free. But what Ukraine shows us is that with a few r…https://t.co/A3R1GSJ4Lc

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I’m Thankful for Dentists

Bet you didn’t see this one coming! And I’m thankful for all in the dental health profession, not just dentists.

Now I’m not in any way disrespecting those in medical health fields, police, fire, or EMT first responders. They a…https://t.co/mpmP4KCTvy

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I’m Thankful for my Health

The picture is from near the start of our bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. Knowing that yes you really do have another 350 miles in front of you tends to get your attention.

I road by it, processed what it said, and…https://t.co/LILEKh5eYr

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I’m Thankful for Self-Confidence

A couple days ago I told you about the excellence two of our staff exhibited passing KPEERI. But I didn’t tell you the whole story.

There’s another layer to this onion.

You’ve probably heard that courage isn’t the abse…https://t.co/WRtMe8PWqM

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I’m Thankful for Diversity

I just love this particular Christmas lights display. It’s in the plaza off my office, and now that it gets dark earlier, I get to enjoy it every day on the way home.

They’re my favorite Christmas trees.

The thing I most like…https://t.co/R5DkrNQclo

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I’m Thankful for New Beginnings

The great thing about new beginnings is that they allow us to learn and grow. In fact, new beginnings are a great benchmark to measure yourself against.

If you have new beginnings, you have growth. It’s definitional. We c…https://t.co/vDQFuXrfvB

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I’m Thankful for Commitment

Commitment is one of those words that’s easy to say but sometimes hard to live up to.

I’m very thankful to work with an organization that embodies commitment in everything we do.

It starts at the top, with a Krista Johnson .…https://t.co/25NwteBn2z

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I’m Thankful for Excellence (Again)

There are all types of excellence. If we look closely, we can see excellence in some surprising places. Like this building in which I work.

It used to be a Sears distribution center, warehouse, and store. In many ways…https://t.co/s3jSrj1uki

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I’m Thankful for Excellence 

Excellence translates into high standards, and that often morphs into competitive attitudes. But to me, being thankful means that I appreciate the many gifts and strengths that others bring to the table.

I’m thankful that in…https://t.co/LXWYMsXzHo

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It’s Good to be Thankful

As we rapidly approach the holidays, it’s a good practice to take some time to reflect on those people, places, and things that we’re thankful for.

So over the next 12 days expect me to share some of those special moments with y…https://t.co/u8JJuKbOEC

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"Backboards and Blackboards"
This weekend I spent some time going over details with Pouncer concerning The University of Memphis women's basketball "Backboards and Blackboards" game on Dec 10 against Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).
Leading up…https://t.co/Rh5RGMIX38

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IDA Accreditation
I’m pleased to announce that the ALLMemphis Structured Literacy Intervention Comprehensive Education (“SLICE”) program has been accredited by the International Dyslexia Association. Read more about it on our website. Link in the first co…https://t.co/AQTZvBlDtS

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IDA Accreditation
I’m pleased to announce that the ALLMemphis Structured Literacy Intervention Comprehensive Education (“SLICE”) program has been accredited by the International Dyslexia Association. Read more about it on our websi…https://t.co/osgWveZblJ https://t.co/sJ0ZKbxO2j

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Orton-Gillingham Training is Not Enough

Like most things, a little bit of dedicated searching will give you the basics of Orton-Gillingham. So why, if it’s freely available online do schools, interventionists, reading specialists, and parents continue to…https://t.co/u66FdO1sPS

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Orton-Gillingham Scope and Sequence

Before we describe an Orton-Gillingham perspective on reading in the Tier 1 classroom, it’s probably helpful to review the key concepts that describe the Orton-Gillingham approach.

Orton-Gillingham characteristics tha…https://t.co/LvxZNrwnNu

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Orton-Gillingham and Intervention

If you’re familiar with Orton-Gillingham in the classroom at all, it’s likely in the remediation or intervention space. Typically the path to intervention is paved by assessments.

A screening exam identifies a student s…https://t.co/ZjDGCSgPXF

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Let me know which topic interests you the most! ✒️

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Orton-Gillingham and Phonograms

The word phonogram sounds complex, even more so when you learn that phonograms represent phonemes. But don’t let the big words trip you up.

English is simplified by teaching letters and letter combinations known as phonog…https://t.co/LIOzEWH8q2